English Explanatory Dictionary

lyase

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Any of many classes of enzyme that catalyze the breaking of a specific form of bond

Word forms

lyase lyases

Etymology

From lyo- + -ase.

Derived words

acetatelyase endolyase exolyase hydrogenlyase lactoylglutathione lyase pectate lyase photolyase

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